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'I was very devastated': Capt Smit Machchhar’s wife recounts horrifying moments after flydubai cockpit attack

Captain Smit Machchhar’s wife Sonal recalled being “very devastated” and unable to process the news after her husband was attacked inside the cockpit of a flydubai flight. Machchhar later told PM Modi how he fought to regain control as the aircraft plunged 16,000 feet, while investigators probe the attack.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Hero FlyDubai pilot describes moment he was stabbed in cockpit

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The Independent UK · Oct 2

Flydubai attack was a ‘terrorist act’, UAE official says; praises captain Smit Machchhar for saving flight

A UAE official on Friday called the Flydubai Flight FZ1073 cockpit attack a “terrorist act” and praised Indian captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured after being attacked by his co-pilot but helped passengers and crew regain control of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight before it made an emergency landing in…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

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'Terrorist act': UAE official on flydubai attack, praises India pilot Smit Machchhar

NEW DELHI: A UAE official has described the mid-air incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 as a “terrorist act” while praising Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his role in ensuring the aircraft landed safely, news agency AFP reported on Friday.

The Times of India · Oct 2

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack

Israel will start repatriation flights to bring back passengers stranded in the UAE in the wake of the FlyDubai copilot's attempt to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv earlier this week

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Air travel expert gives verdict on three key issues of the Flydubai plane hijacking

The aviation security expert said that there is no universal background check system for pilots

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Flydubai pilot reveals desperate attempts to unlock cockpit door to passengers while being attacked

The Indian airline captain who was stabbed while foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has recalled the moment he managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

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‘I couldn’t let them die,' says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air attack terror

Smit Machchhar recalls the moment he was attacked by his co-pilot as he fought to avert disaster

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Flydubai Flight Conspiracy Claims Circulate After Pilot Questions Dramatic 700mph Descent Figures

Flydubai Flight FZ1073 conspiracy claims spread online after pilot Aaron Murphy questioned dramatic flight-tracking figures.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Flydubai hero pilot tells Modi 'I could not let all those people die'

Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain who was attacked by his co-pilot onboard the Flydubai flight 1073 in an apparent attempt to crash the plane, on Friday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that although he was severely injured in the altercation, “I could not let all those people die”. Although collapsed,…

France 24 · Oct 2

Omani co-pilot behind flydubai cockpit attack found with 'Free Palestine' leaflets, pro-Palestinian material: Israeli media

A Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant emergency descent, dropping 16,000 feet before landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are investigating the assailant's potential Islamist radicalisation and connection to Tehran. Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

'Faker Than the Moon Landing': Flydubai FZ1073 'False Flag' Claims Explode After Viral Video Exposed

A viral clip presented as showing FZ1073 passengers celebrating after the emergency was actually filmed in 2025, fuelling claims that the wider incident had been staged.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'

The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Smit Machchhar’s journey: From ‘why become a pilot?’ to ‘Captain, you are a hero’

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot praised for helping save a flydubai flight after a violent cockpit attack, had never originally planned to enter aviation. A textile engineer who discovered flying at 19, Machchhar went on to become a Boeing pilot, train on the 737 Max and mentor aspiring aviators,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

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The Times of India · Oct 2

UAE pulls landing clearance, forcing Israeli airline to cancel Dubai rescue flights

Israel’s flagship airline El Al has cancelled planned repatriation flights from Dubai after the United Arab Emirates withdrew landing permissions for the services. The flights were intended to bring back Israeli citizens stranded in Dubai.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

From Hanuman Chalisa to opening cockpit door: Flydubai pilot recounts terrifying attack to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, commending his actions during a mid-air attack. Machchhar, who sustained injuries, managed to open the cockpit door and help passengers intervene. India's ambassador to the UAE reported that Machchhar is now stable and recovering well after the incident. Modi highlighted…

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Flydubai Attacker Begged 'Kill Me' as Stabbed Pilot Pleaded 'Save Me', Hero Dentist Reveals

Israeli dentist Shota Musaev has described treating Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar and helping restrain the co-pilot after a cockpit attack forced the flight to divert to Saudi Arabia.

Euronews · Oct 2

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attack

Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website.

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The Economic Times · Oct 2

Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot

The alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockpit security and emergency response protocols. Investigators from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel, with assistance from the US and Oman, are examining the incident, including pilot…

The Independent UK · Oct 2

In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny

Israel has some of the world's most stringent aviation security measures

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didn’t file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these grounds

Mrs Chudamasa’s counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submitted that the actual payments during the year aggregated to Rs 1.85 crore, comprising Rs 1.73 crore paid to the builder and Rs 11.86 lakh towards registration charges and…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Flydubai's Omani pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indoctrinated Islamist

New footage and details have emerged regarding a FlyDubai co-pilot's failed attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Quick-thinking passengers and crew subdued the attacker, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar fought back to unlock the cockpit. Machchhar is recovering well in a UAE hospital, hailed for preventing a major disaster.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Netanyahu honours Flydubai passengers who subdued co-pilot, says they will light Independence Day torch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored passengers who intervened during the flydubai flight incident in a meeting. Passengers recounted how they restrained the co-pilot after he attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, which prevented a potential disaster. The flight was diverted and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the attack. Investigations…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

"Hit me so many times": New footage from flydubai flight shows bloodied Capt Machchhar whose heroics saved 180 lives

Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After being stabbed, he managed to unlock the cockpit door, thereby saving all passengers aboard. Police later identified the co-pilot as having undergone radical Islamist indoctrination and exhibiting suicidal tendencies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

flydubai cockpit attack: Saudi Arabia hands over co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe midair stabbing incident

Saudi Arabia has handed over the Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar and attempting to crash Flight FZ1073 to the UAE. The Dubai-Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk after plunging thousands of feet. Investigators are probing the motive, possible terrorism links and an alleged…

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